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Hawks' Tor

Hawks Tor, Oxter, Hauektor, Shepherds House (possible), Oxen Tor

West of the disused Wotterwaste China Clay Works, a tor with two main granite outcrops, one of which has an interesting feature of a slab providing a small shelter.

Eric Hemery explains: "North-west of Collard Tor and similar in proportion, though, standing higher on the slope of Shaugh Moor, is Hawks Tor, locally 'Oxter', (approx. 870 feet)... The roof, a large slab traversed by a vein of quartz, has on one side been artificially raised upon a boulder, possibly to create a shelter for a shepherd..."

When consulting the Tithe Map for the parish of Cornwood, the name 'Shepherds House' appears in the vicinity of where Hawks' Tor would be located. And given that Hemery suggests the artificially placed slab could be shelter for a shepherd, this could be the outcrop Tithe are referring to.

Hawks' Tor

The map above is not a navigation tool and we recommend that the grid reference shown below is used in conjunction with an Ordnance Survey map and that training in its use with a compass is advised.

Grid Ref:

SX 5535 6252

Height:

267m

Parish:

Shaugh Prior

Tor Classification:

Small

Access:

Public

Rock Type:

Granite

Credit:

Ordnance Survey

Reference / Further Reading:

Ordnance Survey Maps
Eric Hemery: High Dartmoor
Devon County Council: Tithe Map of the Parish of Cornwood

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